The Jim Guilinger Legislative Award honors legislators who "advocate for and have been publicly supportive of Illinois agricultural education," Sen. Patrick Joyce said in a news release. | Adobe Stock
The Jim Guilinger Legislative Award honors legislators who "advocate for and have been publicly supportive of Illinois agricultural education," Sen. Patrick Joyce said in a news release. | Adobe Stock
State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex), who chairs the Senate agriculture committee, has been awarded the Jim Guilinger Legislative Award from the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.
“I am humbled to receive the Jim Gullinger Legislative Award from the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE)," the senator said on Facebook. "Agricultural education and programs like Future Farmers of America have such a positive impact on our youth, and I will always be a supporter of that mission. Thank you so much for this honor!”
The award honors legislators who "advocate for and have been publicly supportive of Illinois agricultural education," Joyce said in a news release.
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"According to ILCAE, these legislators understand the importance of the agricultural industry that makes up about a quarter of Illinois’ jobs," the news release said. "They also know the importance of today’s youth understanding the ever-evolving and expanding agricultural industry with the knowledge gained through a current and progressive agricultural education."
The award is named for the late Jim Guilinger, former secretary of the McDonough County Farm Bureau.
"Guilinger spent 56 years of his life dedicated to agricultural education, constantly seeking out innovative and cutting-edge technology and curriculum for the betterment of his students," according to the release.
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